Oral Exam Questions- Aeronautical
Decision Making
What are the components of the 3P model? - ANS-Perceive, process and perform .
What does Perceive mean when uses in Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM)? -
ANS-Recognize if a conflict existed between supporting instruments that suggested a
potential failure.
What does Process mean when used in ADM? - ANS-determine how significant an
effect this potential failure would have on flight safety
What does Perform mean when used in ADM? - ANS-verify the failure and implement
the best possible course of action to either continue flight safely or terminate early.
What does PAVE indicate? - ANS-Means of evaluating Pilot, Aircraft, enVironment, and
External pressures associated with the flight in an organized manner.
In respect to PAVE, what is the question we want to ask ourselves as it pertains to each
point? - ANS-For each element of PAVE, the pilot should ask, "what could hurt me, my
passengers, or my aircraft?" PAVE is a defensive tool.
What is the rule of thumb when working with processing phase of the 3P model? -
ANS-If you find yourself thinking that you'll probably okay on a given flight, that is a
good indication that you really need to take time out for a reality check. "Probably" is not
an effective approach to risk management
How would you describe the DECIDE model of aeronautical decision making? -
ANS-The DECIDE mode is a 6 step process that allows the pilot to use a logical
progression when in involved in aeronautical decision making.
What are the 6 elements to the DECIDE mode? - ANS-Detect, Estimate, Choose,
Identify, Do, Evaluate
Does the DECIDE mode end with evaluate? - ANS-No, it is a looping process of
thoughts and actions that repeats.
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